Manchester United Agree Fee For Powerhouse Midfielder, And Kroos Is Next - Player Report

Manchester United have had a midfield problem for almost the entire season. Although Michael Carrick has performed well, Marouane Fellaini has struggled to find his feet at Old Trafford and Tom Cleverley has let the supporters down with his poor performances. But it seems as though David Moyes has acted upon that problem for next season, as the Mirror say a deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.

But who is he, and what can he offer the Red Devils?

Carvalho is still 21 but has a strong profile in Portugal. He is a powerful player who sits in front of the defensive line and picks apart opposition attacks with his athleticism.

The way he can shift the ball is also impressive, as is his domineering stance in the air. He is the type of player that would fit nicely into the 4-2-3-1 formation as long as he was put next to a player with a strong passing range, as his work-rate, his energy and his desire to get in the face of opponents necessitates someone to play off him.

For me Moyes has done well, if it was he who pinpointed him in the first place.

What's even more exciting, is the reports say that Toni Kroos is next.

Things are starting to look up for the Old Trafford side.